Supine Shoulder Internal Rotation at 45deg - PROM, Dowel

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HOW: Lying on your back, place one elbow 45 degrees out from your side. If 0 degrees was at your side, and 90 degrees was at shoulder height, 45 degrees would be in the middle of that. If needed, place a towel roll underneath your elbow. Bring your forearm up to make a “L” bend in your elbow. Grab onto the end of a dowel with that shoulder. The other hand will pull the dowel, which will rotate your shoulder down towards your belly button - keeping your shoulder as relaxed as possible. Hold that stretch as long as prescribed.

COMPENSATION: Keep the 90 degree “L” shape in your elbow. Don’t use your shoulder muscles to rotate back, only use the other hand pushing into the dowel to help rotate it.

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